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Discussion Forum : Analog and Digital Converters - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
A 4-bit R/2R digital-to-analog (DAC) converter has a reference of 5 volts. What is the analog output for the input code 0101.
0.3125 V
3.125 V
0.78125 V
–3.125 V
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Anuradha awasthi said:   1 decade ago
Formula= Vref/2^n(msb bit*2^0+nextbit*2^1+nextbit*2^2+lsb bit*2^3)
where, n= no. of bits

output= (5/2^4)(0*1+1*2+0*4+1*8)
= (5/16)(10)
= 3.125 V

Sundar said:   1 decade ago
A 4-bit R/2R digital-to-analog....

Here what about R/2R...?

I think 1.5625 x 2 = 3.125V

Nirja said:   1 decade ago
Vo = 5(Vi/16)

= 5(5/16)

= 1.5625

Askani said:   1 decade ago
Formula= Vref/2^n(msb bit*2^0+nextbit*2^1+nextbit*2^2+lsb bit*2^3)


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